Windows Week in Review - A SearchWinIT.com podcast

Windows Week in Review:

 

A SearchWinIT.com podcast


A weekly podcast covering Microsoft Windows news and events. Includes analysis on Vista, Windows Server 2008 and Exchange, as well as the latest security and patch updates, systems management issues and more.

Microsoft takes steps toward better support, interoperability

This week, learn how Microsoft’s agreements with Sun and Citrix will affect IT managers, plus what VMware’s latest technology means to Microsoft’s virtualization strategy.

Highlights:

  • (0:27) Microsoft works with Sun to expand interoperability …
  • (1:37) … and joins Citrix on common VHD format
  • (2:47) September provides one critical patch bulletin
  • (3:44) SharePoint fix delayed
  • (6:12) Updates released for IAG 2007 and ISA Server 2006
  • Other news this week:
    Why detective controls are important in change management

     
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    No Windows-Linux virtualization on the horizon

    This week, hear why Microsoft has nixed Windows virtualization on top of Linux for now, plus why the company wants to wean users off Exchange public folders.

    Highlights:

  • (0:29) LinuxWorld ends hope of Windows virtualization with Linux
  • (2:14) Microsoft high on SharePoint, low on Exchange public folders
  • (3:46) 64-bit Vista now safe from ‘dangerous’ tool
  • Other news this week:
    Survey says IT shops without plans patch late

     
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    An eye on Vista security and the booming 64-bit market

    This week, hear reports on the new zero-day flaw affecting Microsoft Word, a potential security flaw in Vista and why 64-bit server sales are up this year.

    Highlights:

  • (0:27) Zero-day flaw affects Microsoft Word
  • (1:34) Vista vulnerable to malware from 2004
  • (2:37) Lengthy test period required for Vista, Office migrations
  • (3:42) 64-bit server sales on the rise
  • (5:14) Microsoft ‘hazy’ on direction of future Exchange features
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    Related articles:
    New zero-day affects Microsoft Word
    IT managers begin migration to 64-bit servers
    Microsoft flip-flopping on future Exchange features

     
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